An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for the construction of a massive IKEA outlet in the Ballymun area of north Dublin.

Record levels of planning appeals received by An Bord Pleanála are placing a severe strain on its resources, it was claimed today.

An Bord Pleanála says record levels of planning appeals are putting its resources under severe strain.

The final go-ahead was today given for the country’s second waste incinerator.

An Bord Pleanála's oral hearing into a proposed waste treatment plant in Co Tipperary is due to get underway today.

Dublin City Council has reportedly approved plans for a 15-storey tower in the affluent Ballsbridge area of south Dublin.

Marks & Spencer could be moving to more than one location in Limerick in two years time.

South Tipperary County Council has rejected plans for a controversial biogas and biodiesel production facility near the world-renowned Ballydoyle and Coolmore equine establishments.

Environmentalists today vowed to take their fight to Europe after An Bord Pleanala approved the controversial M3 motorway through 2000-year-old newly discovered ruins at the Hill of Tara.

Newly discovered 2000-year-old ruins at the ancient Hill of Tara must be fully preserved because of their unique size and character, a US academic today said.

Developers are reportedly seeking permission for more than 50 major infrastructural projects under a new fast-track process designed to bypass the normal planning system.

An Bord Pleanala has granted permission for a €300m marina development in Greystone, Co Wicklow.

Two local residents have withdrawn their legal challenge against the decision giving the go ahead to the €365m redevelopment of Lansdowne Road Stadium.

There is controversy in Co Galway over plans for a €300m gas powered electricity generating plant.

The 22 National League soccer clubs have advised the Football Association of Ireland to negotiate with the government for the use of the proposed national stadium.

Plans by Irish President Mary McAleese to build a new lakeside home ran into opposition tonight.

The long-running Eircom Park saga has taken a fresh twist this afternoon.

The Flood Tribunal has been told that builders Brennan and McGowan have corrected evidence given earlier to Justice Flood.

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the construction of the DART Underground in Dublin, despite the Government deciding recently to shelve the project.

The planning process for Metro West in Dublin has been suspended indefinitely.